Wind power as an alternative energy source
Salon News: In 2007, some 20,000 megawatts of wind were installed globally, enough to power 6 million homes. Most wind power manufacturers are no longer American, thanks to decades of funding cuts by conservatives. Still, new wind is poised to be a bigger contributor to U.S. (and global) electricity generation than new nuclear power in the coming decades says a new report from the department of energy.
But while it is poised to happen, and other governments are working hard to claim market share, America will need a bold president to ensure leadership in this major job-creating industries of the 21st century says Joseph Romm.
But while it is poised to happen, and other governments are working hard to claim market share, America will need a bold president to ensure leadership in this major job-creating industries of the 21st century says Joseph Romm.
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wind will not cut it for our future energy needs. the future is either nuclear or solar or both
Posted by: Kudzu Fire | May 18, 2008 9:25 PM